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Published on: January 12, 2018
"At the End of the Day it's Their choice": An Exploratory Qualitative Study of Pregnancy Options Counseling
Jennifer C Hollenberger1, Elissa E Madden1
1Diana Garland School of Social Work, Baylor University, Waco, TX.
Abstract:
This study's purpose was to explore the current models and approaches of pregnancy options counseling across three types of agency settings in a Northeastern state. Additionally, this study aimed to determine if individuals who receive pregnancy options counseling obtained medically factual, non-directive, and non-biased information needed to make informed decisions related to their pregnancy decisions. Using qualitative research methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 participants across three different agency settings in one state in the Northeastern United States. Results indicated agencies shared a definition of pregnancy options counseling. Outcomes also suggest agency type impacted how pregnancy options counseling was delivered, as variations were found in education provided to patients. Lastly, the interviews imply no standardized model or training for pregnancy options counselors is currently being used.
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